Abstract

The nomenclature of the European Neoascia species is reviewed. Previously unrecognized senior synonyms are brought forward for the nomenclaturally confused species: annexa Müller for floralis of authors, not Meigen; meticulosa Scopoli for dispar and aenea Meigen; and tenur Harris for dispar of authors, not Meigen. Sphegina clavata (Scopoli) is recognized as the senior synonym for nigra Meigen and verecunda Collin.